Bono: ‘Spider-Man musical is not canceled’

U2 frontman Bono is adamant his beleaguered Spider-Man musical has been not been axed and is still set to meet its June (11) deadline for opening night.

Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, which features music written by Bono and his bandmate The Edge, has been beset by numerous problems including onset accidents, safety investigations, spiralling costs and crippling delays.

The musical has been in previews since last year but was recently put on hiatus following the exit of director Julie Taymor and given a major revamp ahead of a June 14 opening.

Bono performed a song from the show during the American Idol finale this week and he has now revealed the musical is still a work in progress, but it is on track to open on time.

He tells the Hollywood Reporter, “We’re opening Spider-Man on the 14th. I promise it’s not been cancelled, and we’re very excited about it. It’s almost there – it will be there by opening night.”